Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Ruby K. Johnson Chapel for Mrs. Berdie Mae Williams Daniels, 79, who died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.  Brother Freddie Murdock officiated with interment following at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Berdie Daniels was born to the late Carrie Mae Williams and Perdet Ross Sr. in Prentiss.  She began working at Jefferson Hotel in her younger age; she later became employed with Universal/Magnetek Manufacturing for over 25 years; and many years later served as supervisor of Environmental Services for Forrest General Hospital and Jefferson Davis Community Hospital until retirement.

She was married to the late Frank Daniels and to this union, nine children were born.  She attended church every Sunday and was a loyal member at Grace Chapel, Hattiesburg.

Mrs. Daniels loved shopping, interior design and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by her brothers, Hermon Williams, Joe Earl Williams, Johnny Williams; sisters, Charlene Williams, Willie Pearl Watts, special niece, Etta Ree Williams.

She is survived by her children, Fredrick Daniels of Hattiesburg; Sharon Brewer of Hattiesburg; Darren (Roxanne) Daniels of Hattiesburg; Jerleen White of Clinton; Karen Daniels of Prentiss; Kimberly (Ernest) Harper of Prentiss; Leatrice Randle of Richland; Gary Daniels of Prentiss; siblings, Essie Newsome, Willie Sue Myers, Mennie Berry, Perdet Ross Jr. Willie Williams, Charlie (Ruth) Williams; special cousin/sister, Carla Owens of Prentiss; niece/daughter, Stephanie Williams and many other relatives and friends.